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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,960 lb
Margin
1,300 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
116% of 4,238 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,960 lbRating: 6,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,960 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
6,200 lb
80% of the rating
4,960 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,960 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,960 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,960 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 6,200 lb: Laredo 4x2, $38,920.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Laredo 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$38,920
Altitude 4x22.0L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,266 lb$38,920
Laredo 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$40,920
Laredo X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$40,920
Laredo X 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$41,415
Limited 4x22.0L2WD6,200 lb1,784 lb6,050 lb4,266 lb$44,320
Laredo Altitude 4x22.0L 4cyl2WD6,200 lb1,812 lb6,050 lb4,238 lb$44,360
Limited 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,260 lb5,673 lb4,413 lb$46,320
85th Anniversary Edition 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,260 lb6,050 lb4,413 lb$50,415
Limited Reserve 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,260 lb6,050 lb4,413 lb$51,915
Summit 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,160 lb6,050 lb4,784 lb$60,600
Altitude 4x42.0L4WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,413 lb$40,920 to $46,360
Laredo Altitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$40,920 to $46,360

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 7,200 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 3,500 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 7,200 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 5,000 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 7,200 lb to 6,200 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbR/T 392 AWD$49,995
Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car)6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$38,920
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$40,920
Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbSR5 2WD$42,270
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,800
Toyota Grand Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$42,260

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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